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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wandy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Zanelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker's entrance music is Fight Night. A fine choice. Wandy Walker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wandy Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexandre Zanelli!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a combination that misses
and Zanelli counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Walker's guard now.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Zanelli from controlling successfully.
Zanelli passes into half guard.
Zanelli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zanelli.
Zanelli wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Zanelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanelli has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Walker defend it? Zanelli steps over the head and cranks it - Walker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zanelli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexandre Zanelli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins's entrance music is I know you want me. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Sparky Jenkins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sparky Jenkins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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158 lbs
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214 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Dickens!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dickens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dickens, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins is working to tighten is grip on Dickens's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dickens has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jenkins is really squeezing tight and eventually Dickens passes out! Jenkins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sparky Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zews Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes into the arena with TNT blaring out of the sound system. Brownie Jenkins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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179 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zews Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Griggs covering up! Jenkins comes in with a big uppercut and Griggs goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brownie Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finny Gussa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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164 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Martin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Finny Gussa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin gets a takedown into half guard.
Gussa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin.
Martin is pressing down on Gussa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gussa is holding on for now.
Martin is working hard here to advance position.
Martin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Martin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gussa is defending against the submission attempts here by Martin.
Martin is looking for a kimura here.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gussa defending well though.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gussa defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Martin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gussa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gussa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gussa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gussa, who protects the arm well.
Martin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Gussa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gussa closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Gussa pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin with a poor takedown
and Gussa counters with a single leg into guard. Martin didn't expect that.
Martin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Martin wants to stand but Gussa is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gussa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Gussa is proving a slippery customer.
Gussa stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard.
Martin stands up from Gussa's guard - Martin perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a low kick but Gussa avoids it.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gussa has his takedown stuffed
and Martin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gussa's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gussa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martin stands up and waves to Gussa to follow him.
Martin is looking to slow Gussa down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Martin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gussa moves away.
Martin moves into the clinch successfully.
Gussa tightens his grip and picks Martin up, before dumping him to the ground. Martin manages to land in guard.
Martin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gussa's guard.
Martin wants to stand and escape but instead Gussa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Martin controls Gussa momentarily but Gussa frees himself.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gussa manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gussa is working an open guard so Martin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Martin throws a good cross that connects.
Martin throws a low kick but Gussa avoids it.
Martin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gussa to the mat! Gussa manages to get full guard.
Martin drops back looking for a leg! Gussa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gussa manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into Gussa's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gussa pushes Martin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gussa is breathing heavily.
Martin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gussa on his heels. He'll look to pass Gussa's guard now, I'm sure.
Martin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gussa counters with a takedown into side control.
Martin gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gussa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gussa manages to get himself to full guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gussa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gussa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Gussa is keeping the position.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gussa, up you get!
Martin throws a head kick but Gussa moves out of range.
Martin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gussa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gussa.
Martin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gussa manages to get himself to full guard.
Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gussa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gussa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gussa wants to free his trapped foot but Martin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
Gussa throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gussa throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santiago Martin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martin misses with a takedown
and Gussa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gussa.
Martin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gussa!
Gussa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Martin.
Gussa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Martin.
Martin get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gussa's guard.
Gussa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin wants to stand but Gussa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gussa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gussa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gussa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gussa!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin sneaks back into half guard.
Gussa drops an elbow to the side of Martin's head.
Martin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martin.
Santiago Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gussa has his hands clasped together but Martin extends an breaks Gussa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Martin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Martin!
Santiago Martin retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Grims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes into the arena with Too Much Fun blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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278 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berry Grims!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grims misses with a takedown
and Anstey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anstey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grims!
Anstey swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grims is now in Anstey's guard. A big mistake from Anstey there, giving up the dominant position!
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Grims is having none of it.
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grims is one step ahead there.
Grims drops back looking for a leg! Anstey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anstey manages to kick Grims off! Grims jumps back into Anstey's guard.
Anstey working for a triangle but Grims defends it easily.
Grims is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grims is one step ahead there.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anstey looks to land a strike but Grims avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Grims working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anstey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anstey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anstey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grims manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anstey has Grims in his guard.
Grims drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grims jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grims is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anstey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grims passes Anstey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anstey moves into full guard.
Anstey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grims is one step ahead there.
Grims stands and throws Anstey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anstey regains half guard.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
Grims is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anstey defends it well.
Grims is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grims is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anstey is trying to stand back up but Grims is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grims is looking for a kimura here.
Grims prevents Anstey from improving his position.
Grims is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anstey defends it well.
Grims is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grims wants to free his trapped foot but Anstey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anstey is trying to stand up here but Grims is controlling him well.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grims is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anstey sees it coming and defends easily.
Grims is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anstey defends it well.
Anstey tries to roll over but Grims keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Berry Grims will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anstey dives in and scores a takedown into Grims's guard.
Ansteyis looking to pass into half guard but Grims pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grims is in guard.
Anstey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Grims has passed into side control.
Anstey is pushing Grims's head away, looking to escape. Grims manages to hold on to the position though.
Grims is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anstey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anstey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grims wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grims has an Americana. Anstey didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Grims is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Grims hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Berry Grims!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Burn It To The Ground . Wes Simms has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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209 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wes Simms!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simms swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Simms circles away.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Simms circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simms moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Simms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms throws a leg kick but Anstey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simms looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey throws a right hand that Simms ducks under and follows up with a left that Simms also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simms throws a nice looking combination but Anstey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simms dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Simms circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Simms avoids nicely.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anstey stops a takedown attempt from Simms.
Anstey stops a takedown attempt from Simms.
Anstey has picked Simms up - he's going for a ride! Anstey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Simms pushes Anstey off and gets back to his feet.
Anstey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anstey checks a low kick from Simms.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Simms avoids them all with ease.
Simms has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Simms keeps it at a distance.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simms dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Simms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Simms misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey throws a right hand that Simms ducks under and follows up with a left that Simms also avoids with ease.
Simms misses with a body shot.
Anstey throws a combination. Simms tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Simms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anstey!
Simms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simms throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
Simms misses with a hook to the body
and Anstey counters with a series of strikes. Simms will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Simms.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simms.
A low kick from Simms is predictable there
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Simms avoids nicely.
Anstey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Simms avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey blocks a low kick nicely.
Simms throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Simms keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Simms circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anstey!
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Simms pushes him off.
Simms looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Simms circles away and keeps his distance.
Simms misses the shot to the body.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Anstey misses.
Simms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anstey tries to clinch
and Simms counters with a good, hard body kick but Anstey shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms misses with an uppercut. Anstey saw that one coming.
Anstey tries to bum rush Simms with a series of wild strikes but Simms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Simms misses.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Simms swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey scores with a one two! Simms had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Simms circles away.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Simms swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Simms is looking to chop away at Anstey's legs.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simms circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simms misses with a jab to the body
and Anstey counters with a two punch combo.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simms.
Simms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Simms.
Simms throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simms throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anstey counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms looking for a takedown.
Anstey slows down the pace here.
Simms is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anstey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simms is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anstey rather than just go for the knockout.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Simms circles away and keeps his distance.
Simms thows a leg kick but Anstey checks it
and Anstey counters with a series of strikes. Simms will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Simms swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simms misses with a hook
and Anstey counters by clinching up.
Anstey misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simms gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Simms is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anstey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Simms.
Anstey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simms tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anstey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anstey with a knee to the head.
It looks like Wes Simms has been cut.
Simms goes for a takedown attempt but Anstey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Simms pushes him off.
Simms throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Simms only half commits.
Anstey stalks Simms and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simms's face. Simms staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simms misses with a jab to the body
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Simms keeps the fight on the outside.
Simms pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Simms moves out of range.
Simms thows a leg kick but Anstey checks it
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anstey throws a right hand that Simms ducks under and follows up with a left that Simms also avoids with ease.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Simms circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Simms misses.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Simms moves out of range.
Simms throws a leg kick but Anstey sees it coming and moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Simms
and Anstey counters by moving into the clinch.
Anstey stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wes Simms's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey throws a right hand that Simms ducks under and follows up with a left that Simms also avoids with ease.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simms.
Simms throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simms throws a head kick that misses
and Anstey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anstey is pressed up against the cage. Simms has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anstey down to the mat. Anstey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simms thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Simms circles away.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Simms misses with a hook to the body
and Anstey counters with a two punch combo.
Anstey tries to clinch but Simms is having none of it.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simms tries to land a body kick
and Anstey counters with a two punch combo.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Simms keeps it at a distance.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Simms moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simms throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Simms only half commits.
Simms just misses with a punch to the body.
Simms swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Simms misses with the combination.
Simms misses with a right hand
and Anstey counters with a left and a right that stings Simms.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Simms misses with a lunging right hand
and Anstey counters with a two punch combo.
Simms pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anstey is out of range and Simms settles back down.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Simms avoids it well.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Simms circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simms misses with a body kick.
Anstey misses with the combination.
Anstey tries to clinch but Simms is having none of it.
Simms circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simms cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simms misses the shot to the body.
Simms tries to land a body kick
and Anstey counters with a three punch combo that has Simms backing up. Simms nods at Anstey to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey had his way with Wes Simms in that round.
The cut man is working on Wes Simms's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Simms looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Simms looks to throw a body kick
and Anstey counters with a left and a right that stings Simms.
Simms throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Simms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Simms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simms keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anstey duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Simms circles away.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Simms avoids them all with ease.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Simms keeps it at a distance.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Simms avoids it well.
Anstey throws a series of strikes that have Simms backpedaling.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Simms circles away.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simms looks to throw a body kick
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Simms circles away.
Simms swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simms misses with a kick to the body.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Simms circles away and keeps his distance.
Simms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anstey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simms.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Simms avoids them all with ease.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right-left combo lands from Anstey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anstey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Polski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Pleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Polski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gray Pleman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Polski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pleman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Polski's half guard.
Polski wants to get back to his feet.
Pleman is working for a kimura but Polski is defending it quite comfortably.
Polski is trying to stand back up but Pleman is controlling him
Pleman is trying to work for a kimura but Polski is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleman wants to take a breather but Polski is having none of it.
Pleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pleman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pleman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Polski turns into him and now he's in Pleman's guard.
Pleman has his foot on Polski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Polski works his way back into a safe position though.
Polski stopping the sweep attempt from Pleman.
Polski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pleman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pleman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pleman trying to pass the guard but Polski defending well.
Pleman is looking for a kimura here.
Pleman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Polski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pleman on the ground.
Pleman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Polski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pleman has cracked it and Polski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pleman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gray Pleman!
Gray Pleman is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Leo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Ginks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Leo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Ginks!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leo misses with a combination
and Ginks counters by clinching up.
Ginks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leo tries to bum rush Ginks with a series of wild strikes but Ginks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ginks throws a right hand that misses
and Leo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ginks.
Leo looks to clinch
and Ginks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Bobby Leo has been cut.
Ginks tries to bum rush Leo with a series of wild strikes but Leo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ginks lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Leo.
Leo looks to clinch
and Ginks moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ginks.
Leo wants to stall.
Ginks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leo misses with a wild combination.
Ginks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ginks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobby Leo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leo tries to clinch up
and Ginks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Leo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Leo.
Ginks fails to land with a series of punches.
Leo wants to clinch but Ginks slips to the side
and Ginks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Ginks has knocked Leo down with a huge combo! Ginks steps away and waves a wobbly Leo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ginks throws a combination that misses
and Leo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ginks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ginks rushes Leo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Leo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ginks lands with a left to the head.
Ginks breaks the clinch.
Ginks is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginks throws a combination that misses
letting Leo counter with a right hand.
Ginks tries to clinch but Leo moves out of range.
Ginks throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Leo counter with a right hand.
Ginks tries to clinch there but Leo circles away.
Leo throws a shot from downtown. Ginks moves away and avoids it.
Ginks doesn't manage to clinch there - Leo circles away.
Ginks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leo.
Ginks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leo, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ginks as Leo tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ginks counters by moving into the clinch.
Ginks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leo scores with a punch to the head.
Leo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leo.
Leo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ginks counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leo tries to clinch there but Ginks circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ginks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bobby Leo's cut is getting worse.
Ginks misses with the combination.
Ginks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Ginks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Leo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ginks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ginks.
Ginks prevents Leo from breaking the clinch.
Ginks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leo keeps the fight on the outside.
Leo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ginks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leo scores with a nice head shot.
Bobby Leo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leo looks to land a combination but Ginks avoids it well.
Leo throws a combination that misses
and Ginks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Leo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ginks manages to break the clinch.
Ginks moves forwards but Leo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leo darts in trying to clinch
and Ginks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginks breaks the clinch.
Ginks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leo eats them both and turns towards Ginks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ginks is looking to clinch but Leo is avoiding it.
Ginks falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Leo to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ginks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Leo.
Ginks throws a combination that misses
and Leo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leo scores with a jab to the head.
Leo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ginks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ginks on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ginks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ginks misses with a hook
and Leo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leo looks to land a combination but Ginks avoids it well.
Ginks misses with a double jab
and Leo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ginks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Leo there.
Leo throws a series of punches but Ginks avoids them all with ease.
Leo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ginks gets a clinch.
Leo taking a breather.
Ginks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leo connects with a right hand. Ginks shakes it off.
Ginks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leo circles away quickly and effectively.
Buck Ginks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leo scores with a jab to the head.
Leo misses with a double jab.
Ginks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ginks misses with the combination.
Leo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ginks has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leo darts in trying to clinch
and Ginks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ginks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ginks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leo catches Ginks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Leo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ginks misses with a lunging right hand
and Leo counters with a two punch combo.
Leo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ginks counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leo is looking to clinch.
Ginks slips under a jab from Leo.
Ginks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ginks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leo throws a nice looking combination but Ginks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Leo. Those never looked like landing.
Ginks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ginks.
Leo misses with the combination.
Leo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Buck Ginks has been cut.
Leo works over Ginks's head and body with a nice combination.
Leo throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginks throws an off balance right hand
and Leo counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ginks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginks slips a jab and a cross from Leo.
Leo lands the left hand.
Ginks swings widly with a right hand
and Leo counters with a nice uppercut.
Leo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leo tries to clinch
and Ginks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ginks tries to clinch there but Leo circles away.
Ginks throws a combination that misses
and Leo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leo working hard to break the clinch.
Leo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ginks won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leo trying to control the position but instead, Ginks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leo into the cage.
Ginks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ginks throws an off balance right hand
and Ginks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ginks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Leo counter with a right hand.
Leo misses with a looping right.
Ginks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ginks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leo tries to clinch but Ginks moves out of range.
Leo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ginks swats away the attempt to clinch by Leo.
A jab lands there for Leo.
Leo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ginks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ginks slips a jab and a cross from Leo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leo clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Leo misses.
Leo moves to clinch but Ginks breaks away
and Ginks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Leo.
Ginks misses with a double jab
and Leo counters with a left and a right that stings Ginks.
Leo tries to clinch but Ginks moves away
and Ginks counters with a nice uppercut.
Leo misses with a combination
and Ginks moves into the clinch.
Ginks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ginks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginks tries to close the distance and clinch but Leo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ginks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leo throws out the jab.
Ginks misses with a double jab
enabling Leo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ginks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginks slips under a jab.
Leo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ginks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ginks.
Leo tries to clinch but Ginks moves away
and Ginks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ginks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leo tries to clinch there but Ginks circles away.
The fighters circling - Leo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ginks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ginks.
Ginks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ginks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ginks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ginks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ginks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ginks misses with a left hand
and Leo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ginks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leo counters with a left and a right that stings Ginks.
Ginks is looking to clinch.
Ginks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ginks circles away quickly and effectively.
Ginks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leo counters with a one-two to the body.
Ginks dodges the punch combination from Leo.
Ginks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leo.
Ginks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ginks eats them both and turns towards Leo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ginks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ginks slips a jab and a cross from Leo.
Ginks throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Leo counter with a right hand.
Leo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leo misses with a wild combination.
Ginks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ginks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Leo scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Leo had his way with Buck Ginks in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ginks clinches with his opponent.
Ginks has Leo pressed against the cage, preventing Leo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ginks is keeping busy.
Ginks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ginks counters by clinching up.
Ginks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leo misses with a wild combination.
Ginks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ginks misses with a combination
and Leo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leo looks to clinch
and Ginks counters by moving into the clinch.
Leo can't break the clinch.
Leo is trying to stall.
Ginks just leaning against Leo, taking a breather.
Leo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ginks's efforts to push away.
Ginks is looking to break free of the clinch but Leo has double underhooks.
Leo working hard to break the clinch.
Leo is trying to break the clinch but Ginks has him pressed against the cage.
Ginks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ginks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leo swinging wildly here.
Leo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ginks back to the cage. Leo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginks closes the distance and clinches.
Leo is trying to push Ginks away but Ginks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ginks prevents Leo from breaking the clinch.
Ginks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ginks slips a jab from Leo.
Leo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leo!
Ginks wants to clinch.
Ginks closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ginks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leo tries to clinch up
and Ginks counters with a series of strikes. Leo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ginks misses with a double jab
and Leo counters with a nice uppercut.
Leo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Leo. Those never looked like landing.
Buck Ginks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ginks counters with a two punch combo.
Leo misses with a right hand
and Ginks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginks drives through and clinches with Leo against the cage.
Ginks breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Leo misses its intended target.
Leo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ginks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ginks throws a combination that misses
letting Leo counter with a right hand.
Bobby Leo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ginks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ginks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Ginks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Leo!
Bobby Leo retains his heavyweight title!
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